Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterOne of Portugal or Croatia will be sent home from the World Cup this evening as the two sides go up against one another in the Round of 32.The game will see former Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric facing off for a place in the last 16.It promises to be a fascinating game, with both having indifferent group stages.Portugal vs Croatia odds from BOYLE SPORTSPortugal WIN - 8/13Draw - 14/5Croatia WIN - 15/4Portugal vs Croatia predictionsThe odds with the bookies definitely skew in favour of Portugal, but their performances so far this tournament haven't been at all convincing.A trouncing of Uzbekistan aside, they drew 1-1 with DR Congo and should have been beaten by a profligate Colombia side who had 26 shots during the match. You may like Portugal vs DR Congo prediction as Cristiano Ronaldo goes for broke in World Cup record books Portugal vs Uzbekistan prediction: Will Cristiano Ronaldo get off the mark at World Cup? Who is the referee for Portugal vs Croatia? Manager Roberto Martinez's insistence on sticking with Ronaldo up front has drawn criticism, with the veteran looking sluggish and ineffective, particularly against stronger opponents.Meanwhile, Croatia recovered from their 4-2 defeat to England with wins against Panama and Ghana, albeit close fought ones.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.This one looks like it could be much closer than the odds suggest and a Croatia win would be far from an upset. It could well take longer than 90 minutes to settle.Score prediction: Portugal 1-1 Croatia, Portugal win on penaltiesHow to watch Portugal vs CroatiaYou can watch Portugal vs Croatia in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.The match will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.What's your Portugal vs Croatia prediction? Let us know below...TOPICSCristiano RonaldoLuka ModricRoberto MartinezPortugalCroatiaRyan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
